Can pearl gouramis live with serpae tetras?

Verdict

Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Pearl gouramis and serpae tetras can share a tank, but watch one thing. Serpae tetras nip at slow fish. Pearl gouramis cannot get away.

Pearl gourami77–82°F · pH 6–7.5

Serpae tetra72–79°F · pH 6–7.5

What to watch

Watch outSerpae tetras nip at slow fish. Pearl gouramis cannot get away.

What works

Both are fine at 77–79°F.
pH 6–7.5 suits both.
They use different parts of the tank: pearl gouramis the top, serpae tetras the mid.

Water side by side

The green band is the temperature range both can live in.

The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Adult length in an aquarium. A fish can swallow anything that fits in its mouth, roughly a third to half its own length for predators.

Care at a glance

	Pearl gourami	Serpae tetra
Temperature	77–82 °F	72–79 °F
pH	6–7.5	6–7.5
Adult size	5.0 in	1.75 in
Minimum tank	30 gal	20 gal
Temperament	Peaceful	Semi-aggressive
Swims at	Top	Middle
Group	Alone or in pairs	Groups of 6+
Diet	Omnivore	Omnivore

Better tank mates for pearl gouramis

All pearl gourami tank mates

Better tank mates for serpae tetras

All serpae tetra tank mates

Questions

Can pearl gouramis live with serpae tetras?

Yes, with care. Pearl gouramis and serpae tetras can share a tank, but watch one thing. Serpae tetras nip at slow fish. Pearl gouramis cannot get away.

What temperature suits both pearl gouramis and serpae tetras?

77–79 °F. Pearl gouramis need 77–82 °F, serpae tetras need 72–79 °F.

What size tank do pearl gouramis and serpae tetras need together?

At least 30 gal, set by the pearl gourami. Add space for each extra fish.